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VK05 LCE

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,050 mi
Last recorded43,050 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 LCE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 43,050 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 42,420 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 41,713 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 40,993 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 40,993 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 40,055 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 39,285 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 38,437 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 37,682 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 37,682 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,953 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 35,953 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 33,827 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyre sizes are different to rear tyre sizes

nearside wiper slightly deteriated

Pass 27 Mar 2012 26,361 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 26,344 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 21,846 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 20,053 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 16,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2008 11,814 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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VK05 LCE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 43,892 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK05 LCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK05 LCE registered?

VK05 LCE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is VK05 LCE safe to buy?

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